Definition of DIMOUT

dimout

Meanings

Plural: dimouts

Noun

  • darkness resulting from the extinction of lights (as in a city invisible to enemy aircraft)
  • A (scheduled or accidental) general reduction in electrical power, like a blackout but less severe.

Origin / Etymology

Deverbal from dim out.

Synonyms

blackout, brownout

Scrabble Score: 9

dimout is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
dimout is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dimout is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

dimout is a valid Words With Friends word